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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.64, 1,267.68 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.64, 1,267.68 and 412.56 is: 618.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.64 : 1,267.68 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.64/1,267.68 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.64x = 1,267.68 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.64x = 522,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,994.06/845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.46

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